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Vaughn Shirey

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Life on Earth

Scientists lay out what we do and don’t yet know about moths and butterflies

February 26, 2026

Key points Scientists have published a broad review of what they’ve learned about moths and butterflies over the last few…
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Awards & Honors

The Florida Museum at Entomology 2025

December 3, 2025

Once a year, thousands of people from dozens of countries all converge on one city to share the latest news…
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Hires & Promotions

Vaughn Shirey joins Florida Museum of Natural History as newest curator of butterflies and moths

January 22, 2025

We are excited to welcome our newest curator, Vaughn Shirey, to the Florida Museum of Natural History. Working in the…
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